Jewish Interests
Myer was prominent in Jewish affairs. He supported the activities of the Jewish Historical Society and was one time warden of Bayswater Synagogue.
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Famous quotes containing the words jewish and/or interests:
“Don: Why are they closed? They’re all closed, every one of them.
Pawnbroker: Sure they are. It’s Yom Kippur.
Don: It’s what?
Pawnbroker: It’s Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday.
Don: It is? So what about Kelly’s and Gallagher’s?
Pawnbroker: They’re closed, too. We’ve got an agreement. They keep closed on Yom Kippur and we don’t open on St. Patrick’s.”
—Billy Wilder (b. 1906)
“Opinions have vested interests just as men have.”
—Samuel Butler (1835–1902)